The Persecution of Hervis Rogers
I've never asked this before, but please, share this with as many people as possible. The word needs to be out there.
Remember the name "Hervis Rogers". I have a feeling that he just may very well turn out to be this year's George Floyd. Fortunately, although incarcerated in a Texas jail at this hour, he is alive to tell his story - unlike Floyd - who was murdered in cold blood by some sadistic police officer in Minneapolis last year. In March of 2020, sixteen months ago, Mr. Rogers, a resident of Houston, Texas, went down to his local polling place to cast his ballot in the Super Tuesday primary.
Although technically still out on parole because of a robbery he had been convicted of nearly thirty years previously, Hervis is being charged by the state of Texas with voter fraud; the fact that he is still a legally registered voter is irrelevant to that state's attorney general, Ken Paxton. He wants to make Mr. Rogers an example to the rest of these uppity darkies in Texas who would exercise their constitutional right to vote. Paxton, as you might guess, has been instrumental in trying to suppress the votes of dark-skinned people in recent years. The racial demographic of Texas is rapidly changing, and all over the United States, bigoted fools like Ken Paxton are determined that this new reality be rendered null and void.
On primary day last year, Hervis Earl Rogers stood in line for six solid hours in order to cast his precious ballot. The fact that it was believed that he was the last person in the state to vote that year, he made a bit of statewide (and even national) news. When approached by a television reporter and asked where he was off to, Hervis grinned and explained gently that he needed to get back to work. Despite the lateness of the hour, I strongly suspect that Hervis works more than one job in order to make ends meet. That's just a silly hunch on my part - pay it no mind.
A full sixteen months went by before Ken Paxton - or one of his lickspittles on the state payroll - looked into the record of Hervis Rogers. He was arrested, jailed, and is being held on $100,000 bail. If convicted of this "crime" against the United States, he is facing anywhere between two to ten years in prison. God bless America.
FUN FACT:
Ken Paxton is currently under indictment on three criminal charges, felonies all - including securities fraud. Several of his staff members have filed complaints against him for illegally using his office for improper purposes.
Hervis Rogers is a resident of Harris County - which is one of the most racially diverse counties in that entire miserable state, but Paxton is charging Harris from the DA's office in Montgomery County - which is one of the least diverse. If you are unable to understand that Rogers is being persecuted in order to intimidate African Americans in Texas from voting, then you might as well go back to sleep. Sweet dreams.
Hervis is more-than-likely guilty of nothing more than an innocent mistake. His parole ended in June of last year, three months after he voted. The fact that his "crime" was committed out in the open and in full view of the media should tell us something. President Biden should issue a pardon immediately.
Get the word out fast. What is happening to Hervis Rogers is an illegal atrocity on so many levels that it is difficult to contemplate. The fools who run the professional Republican party in all of the states and territories are determined to turn this place into a banana republic without the bananas. We cannot let that happen, right?
RIGHT?
posted by Tom Degan @ 6:27 AM
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52 Comments:
One more tragic example of the radical white Right's racism and cruelty. Cruelty has always been their point.
I don't think Biden can pardon him if he's held on state charges.
This isn't isolated to Texas. There are voter suppression efforts taking place across the country. The irony is that there is so little that passes for democracy in this country already with the ultra-wealthy determining virtually all policy of any significance. This is on top of the fact that these people also own the media outlets and social media platforms, and fund Cambridge Analytic style campaigns, where 'voter choice' is shaped before people open their mouths, let alone step up to a ballot box. If that fails, they can still hack the electronic tabulation...
Need proof? Just consider how many non-critical thinkers you know - people who simply regurgitate whatever sound-bites their favorite television or radio host, or politician serves up - no matter how nonsensical. Make no mistake, this is how the financial elites want it.
I think we've been fucked over!
Economic elites and white bigots have been waging war on democracy and equality for a long time.
Prepare yourselves. trump's Reichstag moment is coming.
Only ONE American president ever said, "Hitler did some good things".
It's really this basic. One or the other. Either Trump, or America, WILL go down.
Trump's Putsch failed. He failed to win his Reichstag opportunity. That was the first victory for American democracy. His cult are being prosecuted and they will roll over to turn in the ringleaders.
The Trump Cult WILL face their own Nuremberg. But that is only the beginning.
We just need to remember, there are ALWAYS more neo-Nazis gestating in the American Radical Right.
Their war on democracy is unrelenting. Adolf would've been so proud of his protégé.
I wondered how long it would take radical racist Dave to bring up President Trump.
So anyone who supported President Trump belongs to a cult and will have to face a trial for doing so? Sounds a little authoritarian if you ask me. Sounds a bit un-American as well.
I wondered how long it would take radical idiot Sybil to forget that trump isn't President anymore.
Anyone who still supports trump is definitely in a cult. They still believe the election was "stolen" LOL
Trump was 1000% un-American, given how loyal he is to Vlad Putin and his "love" for Kim jun Un.
"So anyone who supported President Trump belongs to a cult and will have to face a trial for doing so? Sounds a little authoritarian if you ask me. Sounds a bit un-American as well."
To the American people, Trump's coup "sounds a bit un-American". He ended the nations unbroken history of peaceful transition of the presidency. He incited an insurrection to overturn the election.
What "sounds a bit un-American" about that?
"Hitler did some good things." Nothing un-American about Vern's Fuhrer.
Can you say USSR?
White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki admitted today that the White House is actually flagging posts and asking social media companies such as Facebook to remove the posts.
Is anyone shocked, is any normal freedom loving American surprised?
Black Lives Matter has been accused of hypocrisy by ignoring the pleas for help from Cuba’s brown oppressed citizens — instead blaming the violent protests on US opposition to the Communist “revolution.”
The protest group — founded by “trained Marxists” — released a statement that completely ignored the mass calls demanding “freedom” from the oppressive Cuban regime as well as widespread reports of police brutality and arrests.
Instead, it solely blamed the troubles on the US embargo (just 15% of world trade), calling it a “cruel and inhumane policy” that was “instituted with the explicit intention of destabilizing the country and undermining Cubans’ right to choose their own government.”
And in other news that the left hopes no one finds out about...Biden* DHS To Turn Away Cuban And Haitian Refugees While Taking In Tens Of Thousands From Mexico And South America…
"Commie twins"
Oh man, JTF. You're really reaching back to the past for your ad hominems, aren't you?
And three comments in a row where you're just regurgitating the three top posts at the Post Millennial.
Violent rhetoric from the PTA lady in Virginia? Did you read the transcript of what she said? Watch the video? In the context your biased source even provided, only the pretzel logic of a person or group of people wanting to be oppressed and aggrieved would call what she said 'violent rhetoric'. How tiring it must be to live your life constantly on the razors edge of hate and fear.
As an aside...
Where does one get trained in Marxism? Honest question. For that matter, where does one get trained in Capitalism? Like formally, I mean. The JTFs of the world keep harping on BLM being founded by "trained Marxists" and, well, I'd like to find out about these people's Marxist credentials. Is there a tiered system, like in Colleges? State level colleges < State Universities < Private Universities, etc? Maybe the Ivy League? Is it considered a Bachelors of Science or Arts? Should I be looking toward the schools of political sciences or the schools of economics?
"What kind of heartless authoritarian imbecile has a problem with flagging blatant facebook misinformation and lies about covid and the vaccine?"
The kind that treat all of this like it's Sportsball, Dave. This is from the I don't like it so it's "Fake News" and let's burn the internet and social media to the ground cause they flagged Trump's obvious, numerous and blatant lies crowd. I'd point out the lack of consistency, shame and civic responsibility demonstrated by some of our allegedly fellow Americans, but I think we're beyond the point where pointing out such things has any affect on them.
Sorry, should have said Commie Triplets. My bad, LOL!
Truth does not mind being questioned.
Liars do not like being challenged
Or being asked a "bad question".
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Founders of BLM have admitted they were Marxist trained, but to answer the 3rd person of the Commie trio, here's one link to Marxist training.
https://litci.org/en/free-online-course-at-the-marxist-training-center-david-riazanov/
Black Lives Matter co-founder Patrisse Cullors said in a newly surfaced video from 2015 that she and her fellow organizers are “trained Marxists” – making clear their movement’s ideological foundation, according to a report.
Cullors, 36, was the protégé of Eric Mann, former agitator of the Weather Underground domestic terror organization, and spent years absorbing the Marxist-Leninist ideology that shaped her worldview.
“We are trained Marxists. We are super-versed on, sort of, ideological theories."
Deflection to follow and large broom to sweep this truth under the rug will follow from one of the Triplets.
DUH!
Maybe I missed it but while I've seen the peaceful protests for freedom in Cuba waving American flags I've yet to see them waving Nicaragua flags.
Oh.
Right.
I understand now.
JTF stopped pay attention to politics, both international and domestic, back in the '80's. For his next politically sound comment, he'll invoke Manuel Noriega or Ayatollah Khomeini.
Maybe I missed it but while I've seen the violent insurrectionist's coup to overturn the election waving Trump flags, I've yet to see them waving the Constitution.
Does Vern demand Biden role back Trump's policy on Cuban refugees?
Vern? Are ya with us, Vern?
And again we hear from the 3rd person of the Commie Triplets...as always he is clueless.
Anyone care to explain just what TB3 has for the basis of his lie that I stopped "pay(ing) attention to politics, both international and domestic, back in the '80's."?
JTF stopped pay attention to politics, LOL, I bet TB3 was unaware of this bit of CURRENT news ... Or are these "bad questions"?
"We stand in solidarity with the Cuban people and condemn the suppression of the media, speech and protest.
We also call for an end to the U.S. embargo and additional Trump-era restrictions that are profoundly contributing to the suffering of Cubans. pic.twitter.com/Fw6Quv5TAN
— Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (@RepAOC) July 16, 2021"
This is the go-to line from communist sympathizers (as the Commie Triplets have proven again). They’ll halfheartedly denounce the Cuban government, though, they usually focus only on specific actions as if everything would otherwise be fine if the communist dictators just treated people better. But it always comes back to the US embargo. Of note is that the embargo does not stop Cuba from trading with other countries. They can trade with Russia, China, South American nations, Nicaragua, European, etc. Cuba’s government has also turned down aid in regards to COVID vaccines and medical supplies.
Further, the idea that everything would be fine if Cuba were just richer via trade with the US is another slap in the face of the dissidents risking their lives there to speak out. The problems in Cuba are not economic. Rather, the economic issues are just a symptom of a far greater problem. Even without the embargo, the Castro regime would just enrich itself further.
Will any of the Commie Triplets demand Biden reverse President Trump's Cuban immigration rules? Doubt it, cause Cubans are not the "right" people of color.
Or is this a "bad question"?
I'll try again.
Does Vern demand Biden role back Trump's policy on Cuban refugees?
Vern? Are ya with us, Vern?
(He missed the point of "with us".)
"Will any of the Commie Triplets demand Biden reverse President Trump's Cuban immigration rules? Doubt it, cause Cubans are not the "right" people of color."
I hereby join Nazi Vern in demanding Biden reverse Trump's Cuban immigration rules!
Solidarity. United we stand. God bless America!
"This is the go-to line from communist sympathizers (as the Commie Triplets have proven again). They’ll halfheartedly denounce the Cuban government, though, they usually focus only on specific actions as if everything would otherwise be fine if the communist dictators just treated people better. But it always comes back to the US embargo. Of note is that the embargo does not stop Cuba from trading with other countries. They can trade with Russia, China, South American nations, Nicaragua, European, etc. Cuba’s government has also turned down aid in regards to COVID vaccines and medical supplies."
What is the 'go-to line' that you are referring to? Is the Commie line? It's the commie line, isn't it? That's been such a mainstay in "conservative" and Republican discourse for so long. So brave of you and others to try and revitalize it after trying to poison Leftist/Liberal/Socialist/Left-Wing/Antifa hasn't really worked out for you.
"Further, the idea that everything would be fine if Cuba were just richer via trade with the US is another slap in the face of the dissidents risking their lives there to speak out. The problems in Cuba are not economic. Rather, the economic issues are just a symptom of a far greater problem. Even without the embargo, the Castro regime would just enrich itself further."
So...... I'm not actually sure what JTF is bloviating about here. I think maybe he's also advocating the lifting of the Not-An-Embargo-But-It's-An-Embargo-Just-Don't-Call-it-an-embargo, since it's not really doing anything to or for the Cubans? Is that it? I think that's it. He's actually agreeing with AOC in his pretzel logic, not-at-all-conservative, contrarian way. It's okay. You're allowed to agree with people you think you are supposed to always disagree with. That's the Dittohead programming talking inside your head.
POTUS: "Communism is a failed system — a universally failed system. And I don't see socialism as a very useful substitute. Do any of the Commie Triplets agree with President Biden, America wants to know. Or is that a bad question? Waiting.
TB3 I take from your post you DIDN'T read the statement by AOC that I posted...how typical of you. THAT'S where the Commie "go-to line" can be found.
How typical of you.
IF Communism is a failed system — a universally failed system - why does the US owe China so much money?
Or is that a bad question?
IF Communism is a failed system — a universally failed system - why has the GDP in Vietnam gone UP?
Or is this another bad question?
The World Bank reports:
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Vietnam’s development over the past 30 years has been remarkable.
Between 2002 and 2018, GDP per capita increased by 2.7 times, reaching over US$2,700 in 2019, and more than 45 million people were lifted out of poverty. Poverty rates declined sharply from over 70 percent to below 6 percent (US$3.2/day PPP).
GDP grew by 2.9 percent in 2020.
Health outcomes have improved in tandem with rising living standards. From 1993 to 2017, the infant mortality rate decreased from 32.6 to 16.7 (per 1,000 live births). Between 1990 and 2016, life expectancy increased from 70.5 to 76.3 years, and is the highest in the region for countries at a similar income level. Vietnam’s universal health coverage index is at 73—higher than regional and global averages—with 87 percent of the population covered.
https://www.worldbank.org/en/country/vietnam/overview
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A lot has improved since the US killed over a million Vietnamese people.
Vern?
Whatcha say, Vern?
Hey Sybil, Communism and Socialism are two different things.
PUTIN is a Communist.
JESUS was a Socialist (at least if you believe the Bible)
Subtle difference I know, but still...
Good to see Dave, one of the Commie Triplets, coming out of the closet and admits he supports and defends communism as he just did in his last post. How about that Stalin, he did some good things, right Dave? Or maybe you should ask Biden, after all he DID say "Communism is a failed system — a universally failed system. And I don't see socialism as a very useful substitute."
Meanwhile another one of the Commie Triplets, Mofart, wakes up from his nap and makes claims he can not support about Jesus and ignores what HIS president just said... "Communism is a failed system — a universally failed system. And I don't see socialism as a very useful substitute." Mofart needs to thank Joe for finally becoming "woke", maybe it will rub off on Commie Mofart. Building Back Better, sure, in your dreams.
And then the last of the Commie Triplets, TB3, again posts more drivel..how typical. LMAO. He ignores fellow Commie Dave bringing up Vietnam, what's with that? Can you say 70's and 80's? But Dave, to his credit, does proves again that without Capitalism, Communism and Socialism would have nothing to distribute. Way to go comrade, there's a place in Stalin's Heaven. Where every one has equity.
Remember..."Communism is a failed system — a universally failed system. And I don't see socialism as a very useful substitute." President Joe Biden.
And then the last of the Commie Triplets, TB3, again posts more drivel..how typical. LMAO. But he ignores fellow Commie Dave bringing up Vietnam, what's with that? Can you say 70's and 80's? But Dave, to his credit, does proves again that without Capitalism, Communism and Socialism would have nothing to distribute. Way to go comrade!
Thanks guys, it is always a hoot talking with you members of the Commie intelligentsia, CAN NOT WAIT for your next round of daft posts.
Remember..."Communism is a failed system — a universally failed system. And I don't see socialism as a very useful substitute." President Joe Biden.
P.S. Did you know that according to President Biden Face, Book and twitter are "killing people".. film at 10.
Vern,
Can you name one prosperous and free country, at any point in history, that had pure capitalism with no public education, no public health care, and no social programs.
We'll wait.
Sybil still obsessed with the old "Communist" catchphrase. He loves the Goebbles tactic of repeating a lie until it becomes "fact".
He's probably got a poster of McCarthy on the ceiling of his bedroom.
PS did you know that Sybil never provides sources for his quotes? One wonders why. (wink)
Vern,
While you're looking up that capitalist paradise, let's look at the history of how people fared under un-regulated capitalism.
There were 60-80 hour work weeks. There was slavery, child labor, and dangerous working conditions. There were company cops beating workers for wanting to unionize.
Not to mention a Gilded Age of ultra-wealth built on the labor of underpaid workers. (This is what Republicans are bringing back.)
All of these cruelties and inequalities were the reason Marx, communists, democratic socialists and others were searching for alternatives.
We're still waiting for you to show us a pure capitalist paradise.
Vern?
Are you there, Vern?
Does this conversation scare you, Vern?
Remember..."Communism is a failed system — a universally failed system. And I don't see socialism as a very useful substitute." President Joe Biden.
There you have it, your Presidents most cogent statement to date. Do the Commie Triplets still support President Biden? Your argument is with him.
Still scared, Vern?
"Communism is a failed system — a universally failed system. And I don't see socialism as a very useful substitute." President Joe Biden.
Yet the crazed deranged radical Right calls Biden and democrats "socialists".
They're nuts, of course.
Capitalism and socialism need each other for balance in a free, equitable and prosperous society.
This is beyond the grasp of the radical Right.
Sybil can't explain why, if "Socialism" is a failed system and the Dems are "Socialist, does the economy always grow under Liberal control, and crash when the GOP has the reigns?
But then, Sybil can't explain anything.
Nice deflections as expected from the Commie Triplets.
My bet is they are still in shock over the man they voted for in Nov 2020 saying, "Communism is a failed system — a universally failed system. And I don't see socialism as a very useful substitute." President Joe Biden.
I wonder why they aren't asking him all the questions they are asking me, after all I did was just quote their President?
Don't blame me, I didn't vote for Biden, I have nothing to be afraid of.
Never forget "Communism is a failed system — a universally failed system. And I don't see socialism as a very useful substitute." President Joe Biden.
Do any of the Commie Triplets still support Biden? No answer is no for an answer.
We get it, Vern. You just can't form the words.
You agree with Biden. (We already know you have no clue what democratic socialism is.)
So why are you not defending capitalism from the "red menace" you see here?
Show us that capitalist paradise.
Are you still scared to respond? We're waiting.
Can he do it?
Can Vern name one prosperous and free country with unregulated capitalism? One with with no element of democratic socialism; meaning fair and free elections with proportional representation, public education, public health care, public services and social safety net.
Vern can't do it, obviously.
Without regulations and socialized guardrails for the people, capitalism is a failed system.
This is why the founders put "provide for the general welfare" and "regulation of commerce" in the Constitution.
Poor Vern....
He's hopelessly ignorant and brainwashed by his cult.
Wonder if any of the Commie Triplets will ask to go along?
My office stands ready to help the leaders of the Black Lives Matter organization emigrate to #Cuba
— Marco Rubio (@Marco Rubio)1626378640.0
Black Lives Matter has not responded to Rubio's offer.
Despite claims to the contrary, the U.S. embargo does not block American food, medicine, and other humanitarian supplies from reaching Cuba.
The State Department has confirmed this fact.
"[T]he State Department said it expedites any request to export humanitarian or medical supplies to Cuba; the U.S. embargo allows the export of agricultural products and food, medicine and medical equipment, and humanitarian goods to the island," NBC News reported.
Here's their big show time chance to live the life of luxury in Socialist Communist Cuba. Time to put up or shut Comrades.
Never forget "Communism is a failed system — a universally failed system. And I don't see socialism as a very useful substitute." President Joe Biden.
Do any of the Commie Triplets still support Biden?
No answer is no for an answer.
Original post time 5:03 PM 7/17/2021
And not a word from the Commie Triplets.
Sybil doesn;t get that using "Commie" makes him look idiotic.
He also thinks he can choose our answers for us, especially after he's never answered a legitimate question since he's been here, no matter what name he's currently using.
Black lives Matter wants the ridiculous embargo against Cuba, under which they will NEVER become a democratic nation, and MY question for Sybil is,
WHY ARE CUBAN "ILLEGALS" WELCOMED WITH OPEN ARMS, AND MEXICANS ARE PERSECUTED AND HATED?
Ever notice how Nazis call everyone they hate "commies"?
Isn't it amazing how trump can literally take the word of a hostile foreign COMMUNIST dictator over that of his own intelligence agencies IN PUBLIC, not to mention "falling in love" with N. Korean COMMUNIST dictator Kim Jun Un, and he's considered a "patriot" by Sybil...
Yet Black people advocating EQUAL RIGHTS FOR EVERYONE, which includes ending the ridiculous embargo against Cuba so we can INTERACT PUBLICLY (which would be the fastest catalyst for political change) are evil "Commies"?
Mr Orwell?
The only reason Vern hates Cuban commies is because they're not Republican commies like Putin or authoritarian capitalist commies like the Chinese.
https://www.cato.org/policy-report/january/february-2013/how-china-became-capitalist
How China Became Capitalist:
China basically became a market economy by the end of the 90s before it joined the World Trade Organization in 2001. In the new millennium, the Chinese economy has kept its growth momentum and become more integrated with the global economy. As an account of how China became capitalist, our book focuses mainly on the first two decades of reform.
There's always room for capitalism under a dictatorship.
"Communism is a failed system — a universally failed system. And I don't see socialism as a very useful substitute." President Joe Biden.
“Well, Hitler did a lot of good things.” Vern's insurrectionist Big Loser
Decent people support the former
Nazis, Proud Boys, Oath Keepers, Qanon, white nationalists, and Vern are fanatic supporters of the latter.
They call those who support the former "commies". This clearly shows the evil of the radical Right.
Do any of the Commie Triplets still support Biden?
No answer is no for an answer.
Original post time 5:03 PM 7/17/2021
And not a word from the Commie Triplets.
Never forget "Communism is a failed system — a universally failed system. And I don't see socialism as a very useful substitute." President Joe Biden. Don't blame me, I didn't vote for Biden.
Never forget, Trump is a FAILED businessman and President.
And we know you didn;t vote for Biden, but there he is anyway. LOL
Can Vern name one prosperous and free country with unregulated capitalism?
He declared, "No answer is no for an answer."
So Vern can't name one prosperous and free country with unregulated capitalism.
Socialism is vital to regulate and compensate for the failures of capitalism.
By his own standard, Vern agrees he can't name one prosperous and free country with unregulated capitalism.
Therefore Vern agrees Socialism is vital to regulate and compensate for the failures of capitalism.
Do any of the Commie Triplets still support Biden?
No answer is no for an answer.
Original post time 5:03 PM 7/17/2021
And not a word from the Commie Triplets.
Never forget "Communism is a failed system — a universally failed system. And I don't see socialism as a very useful substitute." President Joe Biden. Don't blame me, I didn't vote for Biden.
7/20/21
Can Comrade Dave prove the number of blacks dying while in custody of police has increased as he claimed?
Can WHINING Sybil actually answer ONE question he's been asked over the years?
Clearly...no.
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